 The bill that was vetoed by Governor Cooper would have automatically sent 16 and 17-year-olds charged with murder, rape, or armed robbery to adult court rather than going to juvenile hall where they were often released quickly. Charlotte Police Chief Johnny Jennings criticized Cooper for the veto, saying it means the streets aren't safe. Just this week, a 17-year-old was charged with murder here, and juvenile gun crime is up more than 30% in Charlotte.